It means they are responsible to administer the estate. They will also receive some of the estate as an heir.
The executor has responsibilities to the heirs, including themselves. They are also entitled to compensation for the time in conducting the estate.
There is no reason they cannot. Most people make the executor their spouse or child, as they receive the bulk of the estate anyway.
No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.No. An executor has no authority until they have been appointed by the probate court. An executor cannot "remove" an heir. They must follow the provisions in the will.
The heir's cannot appoint an executor. They can recommend one to the court, but the court decides.
The executor can, but not the heir, it isn't their property.
An heir may decline to accept an inheritance. The executor then has to distribute the assets per the will.
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
Yes.
Yes, in many cases the executor is a family member and heir.
Yes. Anyone with an interest in a decedent's estate can do so. An heir would be such an animal.
The executor is often a beneficiary of the will. They have to show the court a complete accounting of the estate. This means the judge has to validate that they aren't taking more then they are entitled to.
The executor of an estate is responsible for the assets of the estate. That means they can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the estate. So, yes, they can accuse or even sue an heir for damaging property.
Whomever files to be the executor. The estate can be opened by any heir or beneficiary, or even a debtor.
They should be reported to the court immediately. The court can replace an executor who fails to perform their duties responsibly.